The Firm: This leading group continues to extend its capabilities and strength across the East Coast, with a noteworthy presence in New York and Washington, DC, as well as in Chicago. It remains a recognized force in the transactional arena, exemplified by its representation of the Colorado Health Foundation in the $1.45 billion sale to Hospital Corporation of America of its equity share in HCA-HealthONE. The team can also highlight its regulatory and litigation expertise, which sees it work with clients such as Clinton Health Access Initiative. Its recent work has seen an increasing focus on the technology sector, counseling clients including Teladoc and AthenaHealth.

Sources Say: "Any issue that may come up, the resources that are available to the attorney that we deal with are seemingly endless and they are not afraid to pull those resources in."

Key Individuals: Edward Kornreich is located in the firm's New York office and is considered a leading figure for both his regulatory and transactional expertise. The last year has seen him counsel and represent clients in diverse matters such as a qui tam action alleging Medicare fraud, and the sale of hospital assets to the State.

Department head Richard Zall is also based in New York, and debuts on the table for his respected transactional practice and regulatory capacities. He is characterized by sources as "a consummate professional," who is "great - always responsive," and received praise for his extensive knowledge.

Chicago-based Monte Dube is a new addition to the table, and is considered a "well-known transactional lawyer," who is applauded by one source as "one of my top people." He works with clients such as health systems and private equity firms in significant mergers and acquisitions that take him across several states.